Snapshot
- Overview
- Australian sandalwood oil gives skin a soft feel and rich scent.
- Category
- Fragrance, Skin Conditioning
- Type
- Essential Oil
Santalum Spicatum (Sandalwood) Oil
An essential oil steam-distilled from the heartwood of Australian sandalwood, with a warm, creamy-woody aroma and sesquiterpene-rich profile. Used in perfumes and skincare as a natural fragrance and secondary emollient at low concentrations.
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Our take
Is Santalum Spicatum (Sandalwood) Oil a Good Ingredient?
Fair, because it functions primarily as a fragrance and emollient carrier with limited evidence for direct skin benefit, and its volatile constituents can increase sensitization risk in some users.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Imparts a luxurious aroma and a soft, velvety skin feel, improving the sensory experience of routines without adding heaviness.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Used in facial oils, moisturizers, and body creams as an aromatic accent, and in fine fragrances and balms at low concentrations.
Before you use it
Safety
Essential oil components may trigger irritation or allergic sensitization, especially on sensitive or compromised skin; patch testing and low usage levels are advisable. Typically used at small percentages in line with fragrance safety practices such as IFRA guidance. Avoid contact with eyes and inflamed skin.
Products with Santalum Spicatum (Sandalwood) Oil
